Saturday, 23 March 2013

It was once again time for a visit to the library. And once again I dressed up. I have said it many time but I will say it once more. To me libraries are a great place of inspiration. I absolutely love reading and books. Books are cool. Today I pickedsome moomins (in french because I need to practice), some regency era zombies and of course some wee free men. My tastes are a bit eclectic... Oh well.

I wore:

Hat: From EstoniaBlouse: Second handBolero and bag: Innocent worldDress: Handmade by yours truly.

Sunday, 10 March 2013

So couple of weeks ago I attended Hellocon the first lolita specific convention in Finland. It was lovely! I was a model for one of the fashion shows and found the other program infinitely interesting, especially the lolita and feminisism panel.

Here is my show outfit. I wore:

Horn: Essin maailma
Roses: H&M and Moi même moitié

Shirt: Fan + friend, modified

Dress: Hand made by me

Socks: Cyber shop

Shoes: Barbara Pucci

As you can see I twinned with Mari.

Coming later: My shoppings from the convention and pictures from the official photo corner.

Friday, 8 March 2013

Yes, it is the parasol. I absolutely love parasols. They are elegant, ladylike and romantic. Most of my parasols douple as umbrellas so they are rather practical too (If I only used them as umbrellas :p). The parasol has this old fashioned elegance to it which gives a new kind of charming air to any outfit.

My other favorite type of accessory is the hat. I love bonnets, cloches, berets and so on. I think hat gives and outfit a mature, demure look that can't be achieved by a traditional headdress or a bow. Also it gives more protection from the elements which can be pretty brutal in Finland.

Saturday, 2 March 2013

I really had to think about this one as I don't really like spring,
although I must admit that I love some accessories that the warming
weather allows. I love parasols and fans, and of course huge hats, for
they all give an outfit an antiqueted air. But once again I have lost
myself to tangent so let's get to business

This spring I hope lolita sifts toward a more elegant, calm and
collected mode. I would like to see simple florals, all over lace
fabrics and stripes and cute elegance of yesteryear. I have really
fallen back in love with some old school favorites even though modern
lolita has its charms too. Generally a move toward classic lolita would
be utterly lovely.

In itemsvise I'd love to see more jackets as they are both cute and
elegant and simply to awesome to leave in to shadows. A jacket gives a
mature air to any outfit, especially with a large bowtie blouse. Jackets
should really be seen more often. I have already two jackets so atleast
in my spring wardrobe, they will be a staple. Other things I'd like to
see make an appereance are two toned ankle boots which are in my opion
quite adorable, full sized hats (other than berets) and neutrally
coloured tigths with simple patterns.

Other than fashion I would love to see more events as Helsinki
Lolita convention was such a success. Something like the great teapartys
we see around the world, or other fun get togethers or meet-ups. Maybe
I'll organize one again.

As for my personal style I wish to continue adding classical
elements to my look and balancing them with my macabre accessories and
more gothic tastes.

And the lolita blog carnival is back! I have been really busy lately so I haven't had time to participate but this week I finally managed! Here is our facebook group!